Description
From the great find in November 2004. Andorite is a relatively RARE lead, silver, antimony sulfosalt and was named for the Hungarian mineral collector Andor von Semsey (1833-1923), who holds a remarkable distinction for having two mineral species named after him (Andorite and Semseyite). Many experts considered to be such a significant find, that it completely redefined Andorite as a crystallized species. This mine at San Jose dates Spanish mining as far back as the year 1595 and was mined by Incan Indians for several centuries prior. In all the years of mining, the specimens found in 2004 are undoubtedly, the world´s finest Andorites extant. This specimen here features several multifaced, tabular, metallic-gray crystals, scattered over multiple faceted, brassy Pyrite. Despite not perfect, anyway a good specimen.